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Origins of the Magraw surname

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About the Magraws

We have a total number of 907 records for people with the last name Magraw.

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Where do most Magraws live?

In 1921, most Magraws lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Magraws

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 457 records for the Magraw surname. The oldest one dates back to 1919.

Who were Magraws most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Magraws.

What are the most common Magraw first names?

  • John
  • James
  • Mary
  • Margaret

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Common jobs for Magraws

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Magraws in 1921
House Servant

6

General Servant

4

General Servant Domestic

3

Agricultural Labourers Wife

2

Domestic Servant

2

Common Male occupations for Magraws in 1921
Joiner

6

Carpenter

5

Shipwright

4

Coal Miner

3

General Labourer

3

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